Nick's Nerd News - Episodes Tagged with “The Rock”

Episode 364: Gorilla vs 100

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:15:00 -0700

No 100 dudes aren't beating 1 Gorilla, you're wild for thinking otherwise. Anyway, did you get your hands on a Switch 2 preorder? Cause if you did you may have avoided the chaos. EA announced a big shakeup, cancelled games, and is bringing paid season pass to FC 25. Plus what is Call of Duty's obsession with the ganja? Hollywood is not being saved by Netflix, sequels abound, and some superhero movies lose their capes, plus will The Rock win with A24?

Episode 343: You may now retrieve the Index.

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:15:00 -0800

It looks like Moana 2 went farther than anyone expected, as the Thanksgiving weekend box office was dominated by her and Maui. Plus Ubisoft kills a game, Warner Bros may have found their new Snape, and don't expect an Elden Ring sequel anytime soon. Plus a review of Skeleton Crew and Alien Romulus. Greetings. I am the Monitor of Installation 04. I am 343 Guilty Spark.

Episode 336: Live from New York...

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 23:45:00 -0700

Did anyone of you know that one of the biggest leaks in Pokémon history happened this past weekend? but hey, now you can buy and play Xbox games right from your phone so that's pretty cool. Disney announces release dates for Lilo & Stich and Freakier Friday, meanwhile Joker 2 has one of the worst second weekends at the box office. That plus a review of Saturday Night.

Episode 315: Streaming Wars: The Wrath of Cable

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 23 May 2024 00:30:00 -0700

Here we are yet again, streaming bundles are just cable, and its obvious that big tech just makes things more complicated then they ever needed to be. Also, gaming rumors run rampant this week, and they touch all facets of the industry. Meanwhile, consolidation hits a arm of the gaming biz no one expected, IGN gobbles up Eurogame, gamesindustry.biz and more, plus EA SPORTS College Football is here and has a release date. Plus the MCU is plotting its return, Star Trek is confused and the Monsterverse looses its captain.

Episode 312: Itz gonna be MAY!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 01 May 2024 23:45:00 -0700

Its gonna be May! Yes its that time again, when our social feeds are filled with JT! Anyway, Starfield is getting a major update in two weeks, Xbox had its yearly ID@Xbox showcase, Escape from Tarkov wants to extract money from you, and Hasbro is all in on gaming. Plus, Lord of the Rings is coming back to theaters, Aaron Sorkin wants to bring us more social networks, Chris Hemsworth says he owes us more Thor, and Quiet on Set is still in the headlines.

Episode 296: The Bear's Beef, and his successor too

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 01:15:00 -0800

Well the Golden Globes happened, and CES is still underway, hopefully you wont confuse the two. Lucasfilm dropped a thermal detonator's worth of news, a new star wars film, and a shows renewal. Xbox takes the first stage of 2024, and Star Citizen wants to take all your money, after it already did so. Layoffs continue in the gaming industry, as Hollywood kicks it back into high gear. Plus my favorite movies from 1991, since it was the year I was born. Come take a listen.

Episode 294: Yuletide Prognostication

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 13:30:00 -0800

The Holidays are nearing their end, so lets not continue a trend. Instead of a top 10 again and again, we will look into the future and pretend to be wise men. The gaming is light, and movies alright, lets spend a short while, and talk with artistic style. OK, no more rhyming, we have some light news for you all this week, Sony and War Thunder have some heat, Insomniac stands tall and GTA Hacker gets sentenced. Meanwhile Peaches is out of season at the Oscars, Scream 7 loses its sails, and Aquaman swims slowly to a win. Plus my most anticipated in 2024.

Episode 265: Across the Pod-Verse

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 23:30:00 -0700

This week we have a review of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse, which you wont want to miss. We also have all the news out of both Meta and Apples new conferences, where a lot of new head based hardware was announced. We learned some major shakeups are coming at GameStop, and the WGA strike continues. No movement on the ABK Xbox merger, and The Rock is getting another standalone movie in the Fast Saga.

Episode 256: 1.21 Gigadroids

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 23:30:00 -0700

What are you doing in my swamp, because Shrek 5 is closer then you think. E3 is cancelled, and probably forever if we believe the games media. Scott Pilgrim is returning to our screens, and with the same cast as the movie. The Mandalorian brings the cameos and make sure to stick around because we will have a review of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Episode 253: The Ides of March

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:15:00 -0700

Yes on this Ides of March we have a new episode. We've got Oscars Coverage, and Mando reviews. More news from the Microsoft Activision merger plus DC and Marvel news you wont want to miss. Just make sure to let Caesar know before he sees Brutus.

Episode 241: The Power that's inside

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0800

You read that title right. Its a Pokémon reference, as we have now learned, Ash Ketchum is nearing the end of his Pokémon Journey. Big Shakeups happening in the world of the Xbox Activision merger. The FTC moves against Epic, John Carmack is leaving Meta, and Goat Simulator tries to rip off GTA 6. Amazon is making big promises for the Rings of Power's future, and HBO Max continues to fumble on the goal line. James Gunn talks Terminators future, Henry Cavill joins a new IP universe, and James Gunn isn't backing down.

Episode 240: The Game Awards 2: Electric Boogaloo

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:15:00 -0800

That's right, we got a lot more sequel announcements at The Game Awards then anyone may have expected! And we aren't done with awards, as the Golden Globe Nominees were announced as well, and it looks like were in for an interesting ride. Meanwhile what the hell is going on at DC, James Gunn seems to have a massive amount of possible or not possible leaks on his hands. Meanwhile, the FTC is now the third regulatory body to "look deeper" into the Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Episode 238: Nintendo gonna Nintendo

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:45:00 -0800

Why does Nintendo always have such poor community outreach? At least when it comes to games that aren't Pokémon. is there more trouble brewing for the Microsoft acquisition of ActivisionBlizzard? What made the Fallout TV show so much more appealing this time around? AMC is facing its own Walking Dead, Netflix has a hit with Wednesday and Disney+ is bring in more Fox properties. Andor ending on the highest note possible. Meanwhile Indy 5 impressed Harrison, James Gunn hints at whats to come, the Cocaine Bear is getting the movie adaptation it deserved!

Episode 233: Gotham Plights

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:45:00 -0700

The hierarchy of the DC Universe did change, just not in the way the Rock would want you to believe. In todays episode we have a review of Black Adam, James Gunn takes over DC Studios. Phil Spencer gets candid, and Sausage Party is coming to a TV near you.

Episode 213: Wait where are the E's? Aren't there supposed to be 3?

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 23:00:00 -0700

There is definitely a noticeable difference when E3 doesn't happen. Yet the gaming worlds keeps trucking. Sony dropped their state of play last week, which revelated Street Fighter 6 to the world. Sonic decided to stop by and announce new licensing deals. CoD is coming back with a vengeance. Netflix hosts its annual Geeked Week, and the CW is just idk man. Meanwhile Top Gun continues its dominance, Joker 2 is a real thing, and Beavis and Butthead Return!

Episode 206: How Could Anyone not Like you?

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 23:45:00 -0700

Hey Taxi! Yes Crazy Taxi is coming back! Ads in Video Games? How do you feel? Amy Hennig is making a Star Wars game again, this is glorious news. Seth MacFarlane is making a Ted Prequel show, and I'm all for it. Netflix is facing a subscriber issue, and is Jack Bauer back? not yet. Meanwhile the Halo show is boring, and TV shows need to stop having filler episodes. Also Fantastic Beasts is not as bad as the internet wants you to believe.

Episode 194: Its a gaming world, were just living in it

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 23:45:00 -0800

More news continues to trickle out from the Xbox & ActivisionBlizzard buyout. 343 makes due on its promises, Respawn announces three new Star Wars games, Boba Fett continues to be a boss, and Mortal Kombat 2 is on the way.

Episode 184: A Legend turns 20

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:15:00 -0800

As we celebrate #HALO20 and #XBOX20 lets not forget our future. We also have more depression ActivisionBlizzard news, The Game Awards announces its nominees. Disney+ celebrates it's Disneyplusaversary, and Marvel Nukes the internet with the new Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer. Also Nick finally watched Eternals, and has some thoughts.

Episode 183: Weta my Furious Squids

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:45:00 -0800

Simple short and sweet this week. Weta is being bought by Unity, the Steam Deck is delayed, Jump Force is ending, N7 day tries to make a bang. Stranger Things drops a new trailer, Squid Game is coming back, and Ms Marvel gets delayed. Meanwhile, Chris Columbus wants to return to the wizarding world, Vin Diesel puts out an olive branch, and rogue squadron is going down.

Episode 180: The return of the domes fans

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:30:00 -0700

DC Fandom 2021 did not disappoint. They have officially laid down the gauntlet at the MCUs feet, and await their counter. Meanwhile there a lot of movers and shakers going on in the video game world, as we have news across the platforms and publishers.

Episode 160: A Ragnarok for another day

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 23:30:00 -0700

Hot off the delay of God of War Ragnarok, we take the time to discuss Horizon Forbidden West and Far Cry 6. Sonic turns 30, and Dark Horse Comics wants to get into the games business. Meanwhile Netflix changes its plans for Jupiters Legacy, The Bad Batch picks up steam again, and Jungle Cruise looks to be a wild ride, no pun intended. Plus Loot Crate earns points with me again.

Episode 159: Podcast of the Dead

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 27 May 2021 00:15:00 -0700

This week we take a bit of a dive into gaming history, and gaming's future as we get closer and closer to E3. The CW is making waves, while Disney+ is having some missteps. Meanwhile is Marvel looking at a potential bomb? Amazon buys MGM and lets hope James Bond lasts forever. Also Army of the Dead is a fun mindless movie to kickback and enjoy.

Episode 158: Its Threeson Then

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 20 May 2021 00:45:00 -0700

Wow, I have spent three years annoying the hell out of all of you. We've got a fun show this week: Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Nintendo Switch Shortages, WB Games and the changes at WarnerMedia. HBO Max is upping its DC output. Rick and Morty is getting a spin off. I want a Star Wars Dynasty Warriors game, and a whole lot more. Come Take a Listen!

Episode 153: Heavy is the console crown

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:45:00 -0700

PlayStation 2021acting like PlayStation 2005? Noooo, it cant be. Epic and Steam are duking it out for your PC. CoD teasing Nukes, again. Nintendo Indie World Showcase. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier goes dark, way dark. More Movie delays, and Netflix keeps is starting to come off like an Otaku. While we also get a look at Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

Episode 151: NNN patch 1.5.1

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:15:00 -0700

Welcome All, welcome In! This week we wonder if Discord will become part of the Microsoft family. Cyberpunk finally addresses most of its bugs. Razer wants to RGB and chroma the world. While Netflix is increasing its theatrical and Anime Output. The Streaming wars are heating up in response. Obi-Wan will have returning characters, but not the ones you think. The Suicide Squad looks great, and I mean that. All that, and Comic-Con may be back in a new way. Come take a listen.

Episode 141: Its time to get things started

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

Well we inch ever deeper into 2021. We finally have a release date for the new Pokémon Snap. Bungie will be shutting down their Halo stats servers next month, an end to an era. Also a CES 2021 recap. A review of WandaVision, and the Muppet Show is coming to Disney+. Plus we get our first glimpse of Godzilla vs. Kong in an HBO Max commercial....

Episode 132: Now thats Next Gen

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:00:00 -0800

Nick jumps right in with his first week in Next Gen gaming with the Xbox Series X. Also first looks at AC Valhalla, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Call of Duty: Black Ops: Cold War. Plus a review of The Mandalorian. Some Disney+ and HBO Max News. And The movie front is still leaking pretty bleak, but at least we have some MCU news.

Episode 126: The Consoles are coming, the consoles are coming!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 20:30:00 -0700

PS5 and Xbox Series X are finally out in the wild. However, we know more about one then we do about the other, can you guess which is which? Nick also talks Crash Bandicoot 4 and Star Wars: Squadrons. Plus Marvels: Spider-Man has another new hiccup on PS%. Farmville is facing its doom. Quibi is over, and COPS is back, sorta. More movie delays, new movie podcasts, and Borat 2 is happening, very nice. Then we have serious questions about Jamie Foxx entering the MCU playing an unexpected character.

Episode 118: This Podcast is exclusive to Podcasts

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:30:00 -0700

Do you like Spider-Man? cool cause now he is not allowed on xbox, because, "corporate synergy" or something lame. Also do you want to play your xbox games on your phone or tablet if you arent home? yeah im sure you do, just dont be an apple user, cause apparently apple hates you. Also the Doc is back! Plus more gaming news. Ren and Stimpy is being re-imagined and I could not be angrier. The animaniacs reboot is coming sooner then you may have thought. PLus Star Trek Lower Decks is AMAZING!!!!!! Is Jurassic World teasing a flashback? Site B? Looks like we have to wait until release. James Wan wants to bring Knight Rider to the big screen. John Wick 5 is happening!!!!!!!! Plus the RIck and Morty Crate and the standard Loot Crate.

Episode 76: Extra Super Duper Episode Part 2 - Lets all go to the movies

Nick DeFalco — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 17:30:00 -0700

This is part two of a two part episode covering two weeks worth of action packed Nerd news. This episode focuses mainly on the movie news of the past two weeks, with some TV and tech news to book end the episode. a